A deductible is the amount that a policyholder must pay for a claim before the insurance company will pay their portion. That is, if an insured event happens, the policyholder is responsible for covering costs up to a certain dollar amount, at which point the insurance company begins coverage. [...]

Dr. Juliana Rodriguez is originally from Colombia. She moved to the USA in 2011 and graduated from the Loma Linda University in Southern California in 2015. After achieving her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, Dr. Rodriguez moved to Canada. Brentwood Village Dental Clinic proudly welcomed Dr. Rodriguez to our team in August 2017. [...]

Brentwood Village Dental Clinic is pleased to offer Nitrous Oxide as one of our various sedation options. Nitrous Oxide (N2O), also known as “laughing gas”, is a type of inhalation sedation. The gas N2O is a safe and effective sedative that is sweet-smelling, non-irritating, and has no color. When inhaled, Nitrous Oxide induces a euphoric feeling, which should help make you more comfortable during dental procedures. [...]

Not everyone visits their dentist consistently. So why is this? Maybe you have a fear that keeps you from visiting your dentist regularly. Quite possibly, it’s just not a priority in your busy schedule. But most likely, it’s the cost! Let’s face it, lots of us don’t have dental benefits. So, let’s review the cost of regular dental visits versus the potential cost of emergency treatment.

Amanda is a Calgary native and absolutely a powerhouse woman. She has shown us her strength, will and determination since her very first day in January 2012. Amanda’s consistent hard work, organizational skills and ability to stay self motivated made her an excellent choice as Endo Treatment Coordinator. Amanda deals directly with all of Dr.Basati’s patients at our office. [...]

Did you know your dental treatment may require multiple appointments? For example, if you are having a root canal, crown, bridge or veneers you will probably require at least two appointments with your dentist. [...]

Oral piercings and piercings in general have become very popular in recent years. As a dental professional who works in a periodontal office I must strongly advise against all oral piercings as they can cause serious damage to your teeth and gums. Some of the documented complications with tongue piercings can actually lead to life threatening situations and the risk of serious infections is always present and very real. [...]

The Alberta Government offers a dental benefit plan for seniors in Alberta. You are eligible between 0% and 100%, based on your income from the previous year. The Dental Assistance for Seniors program is based on income and provides low to moderate income seniors with financial assistance for basic dental and optical services that help maintain a reasonable level of health. You could be eligible for up to a maximum of $5,000 of coverage, for eligible procedures, every 5 years under the dental program. [...]

What Is It?
A frenum is a fold of tissue in the mouth. Frenums are found between the upper two front teeth, under the tongue, and on the sides of the gums. A frenectomy is a procedure to remove one of these folds of tissue. [...]

Dr. Jack Tan is originally from Montreal, Québec and graduated from the Dental Clinic of Université de Montréal in 2012. Dr. Tan completed his residency at the Department of Dentistry of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center in New York. [...]